Èxaucé: Ballet Studies by Édouard Lock is an exhibition of photographs by the acclaimed Canadian choreographer, filmmaker, and photographer. Presented publicly for the first time, this collection of powerful black-and-white images taken in 1998 captures the intricate relationship between dance, movement, and perception. Lock’s photographs push the idealized aesthetic of ballet to the extreme, blurring the lines between clarity and ambiguity. Inviting viewers to engage with the dancer's form as an object of subjective interpretation, Lock reveals his unique perspective on dance and photography, and challenges viewers to embrace the mystery inherent in the moving body.

Presented by Atelier Next Door (AND1357). Produced by Vickie Fagan. Supported by Margaret Nightingale, Joan and Jerry Lozinski, and Don and Marjorie Lenz.

Curated by Francisco Alvarez

• Édouard Lock is an internationally renowned choreographer, filmmaker, photographer, and founder of LaLaLa Human Steps. He has been invited to create works for some of the world’s leading dance companies, including the Paris Opera Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater and the Cullberg Ballet. He co-directed David Bowie’s world tour, Sound and Vision, and collaborated with Frank Zappa on the Yellow Shark concerts. He has won numerous awards, including the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award, Le Benoit de la Danse and the Premio Positano Leonide Massine Award. Lock directed films with notable premieres at the Tribeca and Chicago international film festivals.

• Francisco Alvarez is an artist, curator, and gallery director in Toronto. He held significant roles in the Ontario Ministry of Culture, the Royal Ontario Museum, and OCAD University. He co-founded Mr. Pink Art Consultants and serves as President of Axis Art Projects. He served on numerous Boards and has received awards for community service.